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Time running out: Final days to secure tickets for 11th Boat Builder Awards

2025-11-17T10:28:00+00:00

With just days remaining, tickets are selling fast for the marine industry’s premier awards ceremony

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Burgess Group acquired by US ‘new breed’ investment business Ancient

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US business a long-term investor in building enduring platforms in specialty finance

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Safe Harbor to purchase US shipyard?

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Unconfirmed reports suggest the Maine facility could become the latest addition to the marina operator’s expanding portfolio

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ICOMIA names new sustaining member

2025-11-17T13:43:00+00:00

Sirius Maritime Group joins International Council of Marine Industry Associations

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Athena Racing appoints world-renowned sailor as CEO

2025-11-17T13:30:00+00:00

Ian Walker will oversee Athena’s America’s Cup challenge

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Sunseeker’s CEO to leave

2025-11-17T13:16:00+00:00By

Search underway for replacement

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South African composites supplier opens Cape Town head office

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The new location features a new fully-equipped training centre

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Regal Boats appoints new president

2025-11-17T12:30:00+00:00By

Paul Kuck becomes third generation to lead family-owned US boat builder

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US brokerage expands leadership to drive growth and digital transformation

2025-11-17T12:30:00+00:00By

Mike Hutton and Dominic Byrne join Nicholson Yachts as partners alongside president Karen Kelly Shea

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Antonini Navi targets 500GT-plus market with new Project Light63M

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Nauta Yachts-designed model enters development as potential purchase talks progress

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Vision Yachts appoints exclusive Australian dealer

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South African cat builder strengthens presence Down Under

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Saffier Yachts launches SE 28 Leopard, ‘most versatile daysailer’ on market

2025-11-17T12:30:00+00:00By

The 8.5m yacht will make its world premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2026

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Nimbus Group restructures management team

2025-11-14T15:29:00+00:00

Swedish boat builder consolidates commercial operations under Deputy CEO Christina Evans as CCO, with CMO Michael Bohm departing in January

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Deck hardware manufacturers form strategic alliance

2025-11-14T14:52:00+00:00

Antal and Karver will combine their technologies and complementary products across racing, custom, and cruising segments

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TISG reports declines across all key metrics in first nine months of 2025

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Revenue fell 10.3% while net profit dropped 56%

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Maritimo unveils new S50 Sedan at Sydney on-water show

2025-11-14T13:39:00+00:00By

New yacht includes a number of design features and reflects brand’s forward movement

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Abu Dhabi show returns with new charter platform and maritime awards

2025-11-14T13:12:00+00:00By

The seventh edition of ADIBS runs November 20-23, featuring an expanded program

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Bering lays keel of first B110 explorer superyacht

2025-11-14T12:30:00+00:00By

The 33.1m model represents new concept for brand’s explorer superyacht line

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Dinnteco gains RINA certification

2025-11-14T12:30:00+00:00By

The US firm’s DDCE marine product range, dinmar and DNNFT dinfil filter have each been awarded official certification from RINA

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Vision Marine reports 166 boats sold following Nautical Ventures integration

2025-11-14T12:30:00+00:00

The company has also reduced floor-plan exposure by over 40% and generated $3.9m in real estate proceeds

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Oceanco delivers 111m Leviathan that reflects new owner’s ethos

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The diesel-electric superyacht was designed for quiet, emissions-free operation

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Freedom Boat Club to open new Australian location

2025-11-14T12:30:00+00:00

The club will be located at Kalevu Marina on the Georges River, just south of Sydney

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People on the Move this Week

2025-11-14T12:29:00+00:00

New appointments at Avikus, EPTechnologies, Hill Robinson and more

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West Marine names new CEO

2025-11-13T16:51:00+00:00By

Paulee Day named chief executive of world’s largest marine parts and accessories retailer

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MarineMax ends fiscal ’25 on a soft note

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Store rationalisation efforts contributed to a Q4 revenue decline, with the marine retailer strategically closing 10 locations since summer 2024

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Antigua and Barbuda strengthen marine tourism links with Saudi Arabia

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Possible collaborations for marinas, sailing and yachting in the Caribbean islands

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Former Brunswick exec joins Avikus as VP of sales and business development

2025-11-13T15:42:00+00:00

Bryan Elmore brings over 15 years of experience in business development and strategic marketing across multiple industries

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AIMEX appoints refreshed board of directors for 2026

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Australian marine export body confirms new leadership line-up following AGM in Sydney

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OneWater closes fiscal 2025 “well-positioned” for fiscal 2026

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The US dealer chain completed its strategic exit from discontinued brands, sharpening focus on its core portfolio

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TYDE attracts new investment

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Qatari Investment fund has acquired a 63% stake in the German boat builder

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Twin Vee begins Bahama Boat Works deliveries

2025-11-13T13:57:00+00:00By

US boat builder announces first deliveries of new-build Bahama Boat Works product

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Allpa to represent Chinese outboard manufacturer in Benelux and Germany

2025-11-13T12:46:00+00:00

Allpa Marine Equipment will distribute Hangzhou Hidea Power Machinery’s outboard engines, beginning January 1

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HanseYachts names new Fjord, Sealine dealer in Greece

2025-11-13T12:30:00+00:00

The partnership expands German builder’s presence in the Eastern Mediterranean region

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Riviera expands European sales network

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Doğuş Marine to represent the Australian yacht builder in Turkey

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Key insights from ICOMIA World Marinas Conference to take place at Metstrade

2025-11-13T12:30:00+00:00

Industry leaders Joe Lynch, Alberto Sonino, and Jonathan White will discuss the future direction of the global marina sector

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Time running out for Boat Builder Awards tickets – less than one week to go

2025-11-13T12:30:00+00:00

The 2025 ceremony takes place on Wednesday 19 November at a new entertainment venue next to Hall 8 at RAI Amsterdam

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Polish builder launches two new models amid rising UK, Spanish demand

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A third model is now in development for future release

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Hebo Maritime Services builds 160m superyacht hall in Rotterdam Port

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The Dutch facilities provider is constructing a massive 525ft building hall at Greenport Rotterdam, with Feadship as its first customer

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Italian design studio launches new creative platform

2025-11-13T12:30:00+00:00By

Zuccon International’s hubZeta bridges yacht design, innovation and cross-disciplinary thinking

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Europe’s recreational boating appeals for more support from EU

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EBI attends first-ever breakfast debate of EU industry leaders, politicians and policy makers

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Malibu settles securities class action for US$7.8m

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Claimants have until 14 February 2026 to file

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Sanlorenzo Yachts UK expands sales team

2025-11-12T12:30:00+00:00

Geraint Skuse’s promotion to sales broker follows a 16-year tenure within the group

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Apreamare strengthens European sales network in northeastern Italy

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This appointment confirms brand’s ongoing growth in diversified and strategic markets

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Feadship: global superyacht sector must better map its economic clout

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Dutch builder says the industry is underestimating itself by not calculating and sharing its true economic importance

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Hill Robinson appoints chief operating officer

2025-11-12T12:30:00+00:00By

Former SOS Yachting CEO to drive operational strategy, commercial growth and UHNW client engagement across the company’s global network

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KJM Marine secures exclusive Regal Boats dealership across the Middle East

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The Dubai-based company will now represent Regal across the GCC (except Kuwait) and the Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives and Seychelles

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Aquila appoints new dealer in Finland

2025-11-12T12:30:00+00:00By

Partnership expands Aquila’s presence across the Nordic region, offering Finnish boaters access to the full power catamaran range

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Lofrans’ & Max Power Convention highlights global collaboration

2025-11-12T12:30:00+00:00

The third annual convention on Aegina Island brought together over 70 representatives from more than 15 countries

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EPTechnologies hires new senior sales manager

2025-11-12T12:30:00+00:00

Martin Schwarz joins marine propulsion firm with immediate effect

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Revamped Australian Superyacht Conference heads to Sydney in 2026

2025-11-12T12:30:00+00:00

New location and updated format planned for next year’s event